WHITE RIBBON, THE - An excellent 8! Bleak pre-WWI black-and-white depiction of a small German town in the throes of mysterious spate of violence. Fine performances, visionary direction and a cautionary tale. Like: Dogville

WINNIE MANDELA - A flat 5! This biopic is undermined by its idealistic intentions and superficial treatment of a complex political figure. Like: The Iron Lady

WINNIE THE POOH - A solid 7! This funny and entertaining 2D favourite retains the best of Pooh and locks onto short, sweet, smart and wacky comedy fun like an Arrested Development for kids. Like: Winnie the Pooh (TV)

WINTER IN WARTIME - A satisfactory 6! This World War II drama tells the story of a young Dutch teen, who joins the resistance. Solid performances and an accurate depiction of rural life at the time. Like: Black Book

WISH I WAS HERE - An excellent 8! Heartwarming and heartbreaking existential comedy drama driven by powerful performances and a quirky tone. Like: Garden State

WIZARD OF GORE (2008) - A flat 5! Horror remake diverts original story with macabre style, grisly imagery and a swirling plot. NFSV Like: The Prestige, Wizard of Gore (1970)

WOLF TOTEM - A solid 7! This sprawling drama is authentic, captivating, epic, majestic and even powerful, but will provoke animal lovers. Like: Dances with Wolves